IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionHP provides a portfolio of professional-grade accessories that deliver an ideal mobile office designed to help you achieve yourbusiness goals, increase productivity and lower your costs. All HP accessories go through rigorous testing and are certified to workseamlessly with your HP Business Notebook. They are backed up by HP's world-class support.

HP docking solutions include a range of convenient expansion solutions that easily connect to your HP Business Notebook or TabletPC. Create an ideal desktop computing environment using docking stations and stands that provide port replication and cablemanagement, as well as enable future expandability.

HP is committed to delivering the optimal mobile computing experience by offering industry-leading accessories for every mobileuser, whether you are a frequent traveler or rarely leave your desk. Enjoy return on investment from these easy-to-use, easy-to-deploy, and easy-to-manage expansion solutions.

ModelsModelsModelsModelsHP 2540 Docking Station VU895AAHP Docking Station Cable Lock AU656AA#XXX

HP 2540 Docking Station Front ComponentsHP 2540 Docking Station Front ComponentsHP 2540 Docking Station Front ComponentsHP 2540 Docking Station Front Components 

 1. Docking posts 5. Docking connector2. Computer connect/release mechanisms 6. Connect button3. Power button 7. Connect light4. Computer power light    

HP 2540 Docking Station Rear/Right-Side ComponentsHP 2540 Docking Station Rear/Right-Side ComponentsHP 2540 Docking Station Rear/Right-Side ComponentsHP 2540 Docking Station Rear/Right-Side Components 

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 1. HP Lock (Lock not included) 8. eSATA port2. Powered USB 2.0 port 9. USB 2.0 ports (3)3. Security lock slot 10. DisplayPort4. HP Lock slot 11. Line-in jack5. LAN/Ethernet jack 12. Line-out jack6. VGA port 13. Power connector7. Monitor stand port 14. Power in LED (indicates docking station is plugged in)

Key BenefitsKey BenefitsKey BenefitsKey BenefitsFull port replication and cable management in a space-saving design, the HP 2540 Docking Station is compatible with the HPEliteBook 2540p Notebook PC.

Easy docking system provides port replication and cable management in one locationFour USB ports allow you to connect more peripherals to make you more productiveFeatures the new HP Lock slot. Help secure your docking station or notebook and docking station against theft with a securitycable and HP's simple "one key turn"Features new DisplayPort and eSATA ports

Compatible with the HP Adjustable Notebook Stand and HP Monitor Stand to create an optimized desktop computing experience.

AC adapter includedAC adapter includedAC adapter includedAC adapter includedThe HP 2540 Docking Station features an energy-efficient 65W Smart AC adapter that guards against power fluctuations withintegrated surge protection.

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Standard FeaturesStandard FeaturesStandard FeaturesStandard FeaturesFront ComponentsFront ComponentsFront ComponentsFront Components

2 docking posts2 docking posts2 docking posts2 docking posts Align and secure the computer for proper connection to the docking station2 computer connect/2 computer connect/2 computer connect/2 computer connect/release mechanismsrelease mechanismsrelease mechanismsrelease mechanisms

Connect and release the computer when you press the connect button

Power buttonPower buttonPower buttonPower button Turns on the power to the computerComputer power lightComputer power lightComputer power lightComputer power light Light on: docked computer is turned on

Light blinking: docked computer is in standby modeDocking connectorDocking connectorDocking connectorDocking connector Connects the computer to the docking stationConnect buttonConnect buttonConnect buttonConnect button Secures and releases the computer

Slide in to secure the computerSlide out to release the computer

Connect lightConnect lightConnect lightConnect light On: a computer is fully dockedRear/Right-Side ComponentsRear/Right-Side ComponentsRear/Right-Side ComponentsRear/Right-Side Components

Powered USB portPowered USB portPowered USB portPowered USB port Allows you to connect to select USB devicesIntegrated cable lock slotIntegrated cable lock slotIntegrated cable lock slotIntegrated cable lock slot Supports the HP Docking Station Cable Lock with a simplified locking mechanism. Gives you two

security options: lock the docking station only (which also prevents access to the Station drive bay); orlock both the docking station and your notebook for additional security.Also supports an industry standard notebook lock.

Network connectorsNetwork connectorsNetwork connectorsNetwork connectors Ethernet portsUSB portsUSB portsUSB portsUSB ports 4 USB 2.0 ports (1 powered)Audio connectorsAudio connectorsAudio connectorsAudio connectors Audio in, audio out (does not support mic out)Other connectorsOther connectorsOther connectorsOther connectors Monitor Stand, External VGA monitors, DisplayPort, eSATA

CompatibilityCompatibilityCompatibilityCompatibility The HP 2540 Docking Station is compatible with the HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC, and the HPDocking Station Cable Lock.

Service and SupportService and SupportService and SupportService and Support One-year limited warranty. Additional support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phoneas well as online support forms.NOTE:NOTE:NOTE:NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer Support Center for details.

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DimensionsDimensionsDimensionsDimensions (H x W (H x W (H x W (H x Wx D)x D)x D)x D)

33.655 x 12.065 x 5.08 cm (13.25 x 4.75 x 2.0 in)

WeightWeightWeightWeight 1.95 lb (0.88 kg)

Stand-alone powerStand-alone powerStand-alone powerStand-alone powerrequirementsrequirementsrequirementsrequirements

Normal OperatingVoltage

18.5 V

Average Operating Power 18.5 W

Max Operating Power < 65 W

TemperatureTemperatureTemperatureTemperature Operating 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)

Non-operating 4° to 140° F (–20° to 60° C)

Relative humidityRelative humidityRelative humidityRelative humidity Operating 10% to 90%, non-condensing

Non-operating 5% to 95%, 101.6° F (38.7° C) maximum wet bulb temperature

AltitudeAltitudeAltitudeAltitude Operating –50 to 10,000 ft (–15.24 to 3,048 m)

Non-operating –50 to 40,000 ft (–15.24 to 12,192 m)

ShockShockShockShock Operating 125 G, 2 ms, half-sine

Non-operating 200 G, 2 ms, half-sine

Random vibrationRandom vibrationRandom vibrationRandom vibration Operating 0.75 grms

Non-operating 1.50 grms

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